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Old Seminole Heights

Bungalow neighborhood near the Hillsborough River with historic districts and independent shops

Old Seminole Heights is a residential neighborhood north of downtown Tampa, platted in 1911 as a streetcar-era suburb.

Florida Avenue and Nebraska Avenue are the main commercial corridors, with locally owned restaurants, breweries, vintage shops and a monthly Sunday market.

TampaUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Craftsman bungalows
  • National Register districts
  • Independent breweries
  • Florida Avenue corridor
  • Annual home tour

Good for

  • Historic home strolls
  • Local dining
  • Neighborhood living
  • Brewery visits

Landmarks

  • Hillsborough High School
  • Seminole Heights Garden Center
  • Seminole Heights Branch Library
  • Seminole Heights United Methodist Church
  • Hampton Terrace Historic District
  • Seminole Heights Residential District

Getting there

The neighborhood lies a few miles north of downtown Tampa and is reached by Florida, Central, Nebraska and Hillsborough Avenues, with I-275 passing through the area. Individual blocks are walkable.

Where to eat, drink and play in Old Seminole Heights

8 places in Old Seminole Heights made our Tampa Bay guides, including Common Dialect Brewing, 3 Dot Dash, Angry Chair Brewing. Each one links to the guide that picked it.

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